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DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Entomologist, the Biologist will carry out vector and vector-borne disease surveillance plans prescribed by the District; evaluate pesticide efficacy and resistance monitoring; maintain records of results and prepare reports; participate in public education and outreach activities; attend and present in scientific meetings; conduct scientific research projects and other laboratory or field work as needed to fulfil the District program; assist in supervising seasonal employees; assume supervisory duties to direct laboratory staff to perform daily work in the absence of the Entomologist.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college with a B.A. or B.S degree in entomology, biology, microbiology, epidemiology or other closely related fields; six months of work experience which provided knowledge and familiarity with scientific methods and practices; experience working in a laboratory setting. A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the typical duties of this position at the level specified. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License.
HOW TO APPLY: Application instructions in the link below.
DESCRIPTION: The Director provides leadership and assistance to the faculty and staff at the center in developing and implementing research, extension, and academic programs and seeks Federal, State, and/or private funds to supplement the budget provided by the Florida Legislature. Other administrative responsibilities include the preparation of budgets, allocation of operating funds to all sections of the Center, evaluation of all FMEL faculty members in conjunction with department chairs, the initiation of tenure and promotion for FMEL faculty members in consultation with appropriate department chairs, and supervision of staff including farm operations, automotive services, custodial/janitorial/maintenance services, and the center’s media specialist. The Director is responsible for communicating all facility needs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate staff and administrators. Close interaction with industry representatives and governmental agencies is expected. The Director strengthens and maintains strong ties and goodwill with stakeholders and support organizations, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, local and statewide governmental agencies, members of urban and rural clientele groups, and the public. The Director works with faculty and staff to facilitate a multi-disciplinary program related to the FMEL’s mission and actively encourages and supports graduate educational programs at the Center. The Director interacts with other research and education center directors, department chairs, faculty, and county extension faculty to foster cooperation and collaboration among faculty members at different administrative units within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). The Director must have the necessary skills to recruit and develop faculty and staff that will be responsive to the research and extension educational needs of the FMEL’s clientele groups. The Director will report administratively to the Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources and programmatically to the deans and directors of the three functions: Research, Academic Programs, and Cooperative Extension.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Entomology, Biology, Ecology, Epidemiology, Public Health or closely related fields relevant to the mission of FMEL and experience in conducting major research and/or extension education programs. The candidate must have academic credentials that merit appointment at the rank of a tenured Professor in the appropriate academic department within IFAS. The candidate should have strong professional leadership, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills. Experience in obtaining and managing extramural support from industry, governmental, and/or regulatory agencies is required. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the land-grant system and must also have a commitment to UF core values.
HOW TO APPLY: For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by 15 February 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
DESCRIPTION: This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor (9-month faculty position). Primary duties will include teaching introductory and upper-level courses for the biology program, including Entomology, and building an independent research program that will include undergraduate and graduate students. A reduced teaching load is available to allow new hires to establish their research program at the university. Moreover, course buyouts are available tied to grant funding obtained by the faculty. Duties also include service to the department, college and university as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in biology, or related field, with a specialization in entomology. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong commitment both to teaching and to developing a research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students. Ability to acquire extramural funding is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY: The first review of applications will be 11/10/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:
DESCRIPTION: The Foreign Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit uses existing and new molecular biological technologies to understand the virus-host-vector interactions of insect-transmitted viruses affecting livestock. The specific mission is to Identify and understand exotic/ transboundary arthropod-borne disease challenges in U.S. livestock. This includes infecting, monitoring and determining infection and transmission rates of vector insects and/or host under various experimental conditions. These analyses will include state-of-the art vector and animal models along with CRISPR/CAS knock-down cell lines, virus reassortant studies with molecular analysis including next generation sequencing and transcriptomics. The participant will join the highly collaborative team as a fellow to conduct research to support the overall research goals related to Rift Valley fever virus.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in the one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years or currently pursuing.
Preferred Skills: Previous experience in computational biology and statistics, infectious animal disease research and/or vector biology, research under high biosecurity (BSL-3 and higher), genomic analyses of non-model organisms. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Previous experience in team and collaborative scientific environments.
HOW TO APPLY: See instructions and apply using the link below.
DESCRIPTION: The postdoctoral research fellow will be part of experimental laboratory studies that are focused on vector competence, virus-vector interactions, emergence, and viral evolution of arboviruses that impact livestock through the ARS Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit (ABADRU) and Foreign Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit (FABADRU). The fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in virology, vector biology, and experimental evolution with a focus on vesicular stomatitis virus. Under the guidance of the mentor, the fellow will contribute to the design, implementation, and data analysis of projects relating to experimental viral evolution, virus-vector interactions, and vector competence projects. Additionally, under the guidance of a mentor, the fellow will be encouraged to develop a scientific project that helps address research gaps in the emergence of vesicular stomatitis virus and leads to peer-reviewed publications.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate must have received or be currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree (PhD preferred, DVM considered with advanced training) in a relevant field.
HOW TO APPLY: See instructions and apply using the link below.
DESCRIPTION: The Foreign Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit uses existing and new molecular biological technologies to understand the virus-host-vector interactions of insect-transmitted viruses affecting livestock. The specific mission is to Identify and understand exotic/ transboundary arthropod-borne disease challenges in U.S. livestock. This includes infecting, monitoring and determining infection and transmission rates of vector insects and/or host under various experimental conditions. These analyses will include state-of-the art molecular analysis including next generation sequencing, transcriptomics, CUT&RUN and RNA-Seq. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will join the highly collaborative team to conduct research to meet the overall research goals related to Rift Valley fever virus.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.
Preferred Skills: Previous experience in computational biology and statistics, infectious animal disease research and/or vector biology, research under high biosecurity (BSL-3 and higher), genomic analyses of non-model organisms. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Previous experience in team and collaborative scientific environments.
HOW TO APPLY: See instructions and apply using the link below.
To help train the nation’s vector control work force on the principles of Integrated Mosquito Management and how to execute data-driven mosquito control, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded the AMCA to create a virtual training program. This program consists of 13 modules created and instructed by 24 different experts located throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Australia. Each module contains a reading from the AMCA’s Best Practices for Integrated Mosquito Management manual, a focused video on the topic between 13-33 minutes long, and a 10-question quiz covering both the reading and lecture. After completing the training program, a student may choose to take a 100-question, comprehensive exam to earn a certificate recognizing their accomplishment.
To help the nation prepare for and respond to a mosquito-driven public health emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded the AMCA to create a virtual training program on mosquito control emergency response. This program consists of 10 modules created and instructed by 21 different experts located throughout the U.S. After completing the training program, a student may choose to take a 100-question, comprehensive exam to earn a certificate recognizing their accomplishment.
The Midwest Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (MCE-VBD) is offering a certificate in Public Health Entomology to recognize and provide basic skills related to the surveillance and management of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases. The certification process is open to anyone affiliated with MCE-VBD partner organizations with interest in developing skills in vector-borne disease surveillance and control.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide web-based continuing medical educational (CME) resources for health care providers on Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as other tickborne diseases.
Lyme Disease CME Lyme Disease Clinical Resources Rocky Mountain spotted fever Toolkit Diagnosis and Treatment of Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis Viral Tickborne Disease Training Diagnosis & Management of WNV
The Cornell Department of Entomology has partnered with eCornell to provide a 4-week online training program on the biology of arthropods — both insects and related forms — that impact human health. You will explore the fascinating biology, behaviors, and disease-transmission processes of a range of organisms, with special emphasis on the most important groups, including ticks and mosquitoes. You will also learn about specific diseases associated with these vectors that can be passed on to humans. The course is appropriate for those working in healthcare and vector-borne disease control, those who train and supervise outdoor workers, and will also be useful for students of vector biology who may not have access to other courses on this topic. $399 total cost. Enrollment discounts may be available. This course has been approved for 28 contact hours of continuing education with the National Environmental Health Association.
Visit the course page for information on the next course cohort.
The Cornell Department of Entomology has partnered with eCornell to provide a 4-week online training program to help you understand the tools, methodology, and best practices for the surveillance of arthropod vectors, including ticks and mosquitoes. You will gain the knowledge and resources necessary to design an effective vector surveillance program in your local jurisdiction. The course is intended to train and create a network of public health practitioners, from a variety of backgrounds, in entomology and in the approaches, techniques, and skills required for effective surveillance programs. $399 total cost. Enrollment discounts may be available. This course has been approved for 28 contact hours of continuing education with the National Environmental Health Association.
Visit the course page for information on the next course cohort.
The Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation offers two certification programs for professionals who work with insects:
Graduate Students and Postdocs in Entomology: Are you looking for tools and training to make yourself stand out as you look for the next step in your career? ESA’s new Professional Advancement Career Training (PACT) Initiative will help you develop the leadership capacity and “soft skills” sought after in today’s highly collaborative work environments—both within and beyond academia.
The EPA Center for Integrated Pest Management hosts a yearly webinar series featuring experts from across the country relaying educational and practical strategies for establishing and improving integrated pest management programs in your facilities and environments.
Upcoming Webinars Previous Webinars
TDR has supported the development of a Global Atlas of Medical Entomology Schooling (GAMES), which lists a total of 126 medical entomology courses offered both on-campus and through distance learning in 32 countries across all WHO regions, covering seven languages. For each course, session dates, course outline, fees, language of instruction and responsible managers are listed.
Follow the link below to gain access to the directory. Please register on Global Vector Hub.
The Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, along with partners in the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is pleased to announce a new online course in mosquito training for pest managers. Participants who complete the 11 modules in the course will learn to identify and understand the mosquitoes of major importance in the urban environment, their life cycles, the general methods of control, personal protective equipment required for safe insecticide application, and the laws and regulations governing mosquito control for the urban pest management industry.
The National Association of County and City Health Officials and its vector control workgroup members identified the need for a focused, practical guide to help local health departments build new local mosquito control programs or enhance existing capabilities in the core competencies.
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) produces open-access webinars to improve the capacity of environmental health to identify and understand emerging vectors found in the United States. The NEHA Vector & Pests Webinars page provides up-to-date information on vector control topics and resources used to protect the public of the transmission of vector-borne diseases.
NEVBD-TEC has developed Training Videos to help mosquito control professionals learn how to perform in-house rearing and resistance assays. Rearing guidelines include Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Culex pipiens, and Culiseta melanura. Pesticide resistance assay protocols covered include larval cup resistance bioassays and adult topical resistance bioassays.
The Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases has developed an online tick training course, now available! This course is an introduction to ticks, tick-borne diseases, and tick control for employees in the urban pest management industry, public health entomologists, and anyone interested in learning more about ticks. This self-paced course is eligibile for 2 FDACS CEUs.
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (CCE-PSEP), is a federally-mandated program that has been a nationally-recognized leader in pesticide safety education for over 40 years. Their mission is to promote the safe use of pesticides to help reduce risks to applicators, consumers, and the environment. PSEP provides pesticide certification and training throughout New York state and serves as an unbiased source of pesticide information for applicators, researchers and the general public.These courses often carry continuing education credits accepted by New York, Vermont, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and West Virginia. Available courses include toxicity of pesticides, insect biocontrol, integrated tick management, introduction to developing IPM strategies, and more.
A no-cost 11-course learning series developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and partners. Program emphasized the use of integrated pest management (IPM) to address public health pests and vectors that spread disease.
American Mosquito Control Association
American Public Health Association
American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Entomological Society of America
Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California
National Association of County and City Health Officials
New Jersey Mosquito Control Association
Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases
Society for Vector Ecology
